The Sound of Music: Stress Relief Circuit Workout

We all know those days (often Mondays) where stress and frustration pile up and if you don’t find a release valve soon, you’re going to snap. We usually prescribe a jammin’ workout; it gets your endorphins pumping, releases tension, and allows you to “punish” something (the dumbbells, treadmill, cables, etc.) without burning any bridges.

To take this stress-relieving, 45-minute workout to the next level, you’re going to want to bust out your music player and create the perfect playlist. After all, you’re always one good song away from turning a bad day around, so why not string a lot of really good songs together as you up the ante of your exercise therapy?

If you’re looking for some new tunes to light your fire, each workout segment has the songs they were designed for with the description of the energy it’s meant to invoke. Let’s get started!

Description: These are your “focus initiators,” meant to get you mentally and physically ready to give your stressful day the business. Choose songs that always get you feeling juiced up and leave you with a laser focus on the task ahead.

Round 1: Upper Body

Complete the following in the order presented 4 times through while taking little-to-no breaks before the next round. Set yourself up at your gym’s cable row bench to get started!

Round 2: Core Galore

Complete the following in the order presented 3 times through while taking little-to-no breaks before the next round. You’ll need a BOSU every step of the way for this so get it ready! If you don’t have one, simply do the same exercises on flat ground.

Cool down

5-10 Minutes Light Cardio of Your Choice

The Songs:

Eminem feat. Sia – ‘Beautiful Pain’

Bastille – ‘Pompeii’

Description: These are your “wind downers” meant to finalize getting your mind right while providing a more down tempo backdrop so you can maintain your exercise endorphin rush while embracing the fact that you don’t feel the way you did before the workout anymore. Choose songs that motivate you, but don’t necessarily make you want to run through a brick wall.

Josh is a massive weight loser. A journey that started when he was very young and battling depression, eating disorders, and bullies. His life’s mission is to always have an arm outstretched to those who are looking for a helping hand. He leads with the most important tools he has: heart and soul.

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